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YH55 WLE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 99,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,723 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2020 94,723 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

park brake just met minimum requirement

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,215 miles

near side front steering rack end and or track rod end has slight play

rear brakes may require servicing

unable to asess brake pipes due to exesive rustproofing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,683 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 74,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.046 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 64,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,532 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,083 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 47,439 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,756 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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YH55 WLE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH55 WLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH55 WLE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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